Are Jet Skis permitted on Lake Hartwell? Yes
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Can you Swim in Lake Hartwell? Yes |
What is the Water Quality at Lake Hartwell? Good |
What is the Average water level variance at Lake Hartwell? 4 feet |
Are Boat Docks permitted at Lake Hartwell? Yes |
Are Power Boats permitted at Lake Hartwell? Yes |
What is the Lake Depth at Lake Hartwell? 220 feet |
What are the Nearby Cities to Lake Hartwell? Anderson 5-30 minutes, Greenville 35 min, |
What is the Closest Airport to Lake Hartwell? Greenville/Spartanburg 45 min., Atlanta 2 hrs |
What are the Building restrictions at Lake Hartwell? Min. 1400 sq ft - no mobile homes |
When it is your time to escape to the lake there is no need to compromise elegance and luxury. This Great Escape is by far the most superb complex on Hartwell Lake, offering exceptional style, quality and amenities. This complex is located in a gated up |
Lake Hartwell Boating Information |
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The "Big Water" area south of I-85 is the best area for sailing and large boats.
Harbor Light Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (706)356-4119
Hartwell Marina: gas, launch ramp, snack bar (706)376-5441
Big Water Marina: gas, boat rentals, launch ramp (864)226-3339
Portman Marina: gas, launch ramp, restaurant (864)287-3211
Seneca Marina: gas, launch ramp (864)653-6900
Broad River Canoe Outpost (Broad River) - Athens, GA - 706-795-3242
Chattooga River Adventures: Raft and Funyak rentals - Mountain Rest, SC - 800-UGO-RAFT
Chau-Ram Park Whitewater Slalom Course - 864-638-4212
Headwaters Outfitters (Lake Jocassee scenic canoe & kyack tours) North Carolina Float Trips 704-877-3106
NOC Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-232-7238
The Sand Bar - Royston, GA 706-245-5397
South Eastern Expeditions (Chattooga & Ocoee River) 800-868-7238
Wild Water Rafting (Chattooga River and others) - 800-762-2463
Wildwood Canoe Outpost (Chattahoochee River) - Helen, GA - 706-865-4451
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Lake Hartwell Camping Information |
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Tugaloo State Park (Lavonia, GA): From I-85 GA Exit 59, south on 77, right on Knox Bridge Crossing (Ga 59), right on 328, then right on Tugaloo State Park Road. Camping, cottages, picnic tables, playground, launch ramp, sandy swim beach, miniature golf, tennis, volleyball, horseshoes, nature trails, and special events. (706)356-4362.
Lake Hartwell State Park (Fair Play, SC): From I-85 SC Exit 1, north 1 mile on SC Hwy 11. Camping, launch ramp, picnic tables, playground, store, nature trail. (864)972-3352.
Hart State Park (330 Hart State Park Rd. Hartwell, GA): Camping. cottages, playground, beach, picnic area. (706)376-8756.
Sadlers Creek State Park (Anderson, SC): Off SC-187, 13 miles SW of Anderson. Camping, picnic area, playground, nature trails. (864)226-8950.
South Carolina State Parks
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Lake Hartwell Local Area Businesses |
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MOUNTAINS and NATIONAL FORESTS totaling 2 million acres are located within an hour. These areas feature hundreds of hiking trails, mountain trout streams, waterfalls, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, scenic drives, bicycling, gem mining, and dozens of beautiful picnic areas. SHOP unique area markets or explore giant flea markets, factory outlet stores, and unique craft shops scattered throughout the area. Or try your luck at one of the nearby Cash BINGO halls or video CASINOS.
The surrounding 6 counties are home to 2 national forests, 10 state parks, and hundreds of waterfalls and trails. Clemson University draws hundreds of thousands each year to sporting events. The National Wild and Scenic Chattooga River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the country. Add it all up and the Lake Hartwell area is one of the busiest tourist areas in the country with people coming from every state in the nation and many foreign countries.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Bad Creek Visitor Center: Tours - Highway 130 (864-885-4600)
Cherokee Indian Center: Keowee- Toxaway State Park - 864-868-2605
Ferne's Dollhouse Museum: Easley, SC - Hwy 135 - 864-843-2486
Fort Hill Museum: Clemson University - 864-656-2475
Golden Creek Mill: Easley, SC - 864-859-1958
Hartwell Dam: Hartwell, GA - 706-376-4788
Oconee Station: Walhalla, SC - Historic Site - Hwy 11 - 864-638-0079
South Carolina Botanical Garden: At Clemson University 864-656-4789
Tallulah Gorge SP: S of Clayton GA on US441 Spectacular gorge, excellent interpretative center (706-754-7970)
Traveler's Rest: Toccoa,GA - Hwy 123 at the lake 19th century stagecoach inn - Tours (706-886-2256)
World of Energy: Seneca, SC - Nuclear power plant and visitors center - 864-885-4600
Wren House: The Southern Living Showcase Home at The SC Botanical Garden 864-656-3405
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